Kimedashi

What is Kimedashi?

Kimedashi is a sumo wrestling technique where a wrestler forces their opponent out of the ring by immobilizing their arms. Specifically, the attacking wrestler grasps their opponent's arms from the outside, typically by locking their hands around the opponent's upper arms or shoulders, and then uses this grip to control and push the opponent backward out of the dohyo (sumo ring). This technique requires both strength and precision to effectively neutralize the opponent's ability to counter-attack or escape. Kimedashi is a display of both power and technical skill in sumo wrestling.

Watch an example of Kimedashi in action: Notice how the attacking wrestler locks the opponent’s arms from the outside, preventing counterattacks before forcing them out of the dohyo.

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